And Amber, 22, stifled tears on the red carpet of the TV Choice Awards, at London's Hilton on Park Lane hotel, when asked about the break up with Irish rugby player, 24.

Heartbroken Amber revealed Greg cruelly dumped her by text just five weeks after winning the ITV2 show.

But speaking on Ireland's Late Late show on Friday night Greg gave his own version of events blaming work commitments.

He said: "We're mad about each other. I'm mad about her. What's not to be mad about? Gorgeous, smart, funny personality. Queen of Love Island for a reason.

"But, you need to be realistic about the situation. She lives in the UK. Every brand wants to work with her, every event wants her there. Of course, she deserves all of it.

"I decided to do my thing here. I'm trying to get to the Olympics [for rugby], I have my law exams coming up. We're both so jam-packed busy."

Meanwhile, Amber was seen with a smile on her face again as she cuddled up to telly star Malique Thompson-Dwyer, 21, at the TV Choice Awards.

The pair spent most of the afterparty together on a sofa on their own.

An onlooker said: "Malique was more than happy to cheer Amber up and was by her side all night, whispering in her ear and making her laugh. They were giggling and chatting very closely together looking happy. They didn't seem to mind who saw them either."